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Copperstone Dental

Dental team

Meet the Copperstone Dental Team

Whether you need general family dental care or more invasive dentistry such as crowns and bridges, you can count on the Copperstone Dental team. We're a friendly dental practice that's dedicated to providing exceptional dental care from start to finish!


Contact us today to schedule a routine dental cleaning, an in-office whitening session, or a ClearCorrect invisible braces fitting.


Get to know our team by reading about our two dentists and our supportive dental staff below. Be sure to give us a call if you have any questions about your dental health!


Meet Our Dentists

Matthew Tuft, DDS

Matthew Tuft, DDS

Dr. Tuft is a friendly dentist who truly cares about his patients. He provides high-quality dental care while forming lasting relationships with his patients. He has practiced dentistry in the Treasure Valley, ID area for over seven years and plans to continue his service.


Dr. Tuft spends more than 50 hours a year learning new-and-improved dental techniques to ensure his service is fast and efficient. He is a member of the Southwest Idaho Dental Association, the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics, and the ADA.


To provide the best dental care possible, Dr. Tuft received training on the latest advancements, such as dermal fillers, oral sedation, BOTOX®, and sleep apnea treatments. Additionally, he furthered his education through the White Cap Institute Implant Residency Program, earning him his certification to install dental implants. Dr. Tuft graduated from Creighton School of Dentistry in 2007.


When he’s not at the office, Dr. Tuft enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in outdoor activities, and playing the trombone.

Sean E. Ziegler, DMD

Sean E. Ziegler, DMD

Growing up in a family of Dentists and Physicians, Dr. Ziegler has always been interested in healthcare and helping others. The most rewarding part of dentistry for him is getting to know his patients and providing them with high-quality dental care while creating a peaceful and calm atmosphere.


Dr. Ziegler is known for his gentle touch and high patient satisfaction. His technical abilities and training in the latest advancements in dental implantology, utilization of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF), digital dentistry, and functional rehabilitation allow him to provide the highest quality care.


Dr. Ziegler graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN with a bachelor’s degree in medicine, health, and society. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in his home state of Florida. Upon graduating, he was one of four selected into an elite residency in Advanced General Dentistry at Idaho State University where he was trained in the latest state-of-the-art techniques and technologies.


“When I’m not treating patients, my wife and I can be found hiking the foothills with our dog Abby, doing pottery, camping, and working in our vegetable garden,” says Dr. Ziegler.


Our Front Office Team

Krissy

Krissy

Office Manager

Krissy joined Copperstone Dental May of 2020 and could not be happier. She enjoys getting to know each patient and establishing long-term relationships as well as friendships with them. She brings 13+ years of experience to the table. She started working as a dental assistant and had an opportunity to fill a dual position in another office as an insurance coordinator. She has become very well established at the front and in the back office.


Krissy loves hanging out with her husband and two kids. They like to go on vacations, camping, paddle boarding, hiking, and visiting hot springs.

Jolene

Jolene

Patient Care Coordinator

Jolene joined Copperstone Dental in August of 2020 and she loves her new dental home. She brings over 25 years of experience in the dental field with her. She enjoys working with patients, always striving to make sure they have a positive dental experience. Jolene grew up in Eugene, OR but has called Meridian, ID home for the last 20 years. 


When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 20+ years and her three children (two girls and a boy). She enjoys traveling, the outdoors, the mountains, and the beach. She looks forward to helping you feel like a part of the dental family here at Copperstone Dental.

Melissa

Melissa

Front Office Coordinator

Melissa was born and raised in Mountain Home, AR. She settled here in the Treasure Valley, ID area over 20 years ago. She brings 16 years of experience in dentistry, having worked as a dental assistant and as a front office receptionist.


Her favorite part of the job is the relationships that she has established with patients and coworkers. To Melissa, it feels like an extended family, and she strives to help patients maintain great dental health. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 16 years and their two sons. They enjoy camping, fishing, and lots of cooking!


Our Dental Assistants

Sophia

Sophia

Lead Dental Assistant

Sophia first joined our team in October of 2014. She’s now going on over 16 years in the dental field. She takes pride in helping the dentists she has worked for in the Treasure Valley, ID area grow their practices through hard work and dedication. Her primary goal is to provide an empathetic approach to caring for all the patients that she has the pleasure of working with. In the past 16 years she has played multiple roles in the dental field, both chairside and administrative. She enjoys working with the staff and being a part of the ever-growing practice.


In her spare time, she enjoys working on her home inside and out. She’s no stranger to using power tools and completing home renovation projects on her own. She balances her drive to work hard to improve her surroundings with spending time with her partner, family, and friends. You’ll find her in nature going on hikes, mountain biking, skiing, taking river rafting trips, and participating in all sorts of other outdoor activities. She is always on the go working to create her best life and keep her feeling young.

Courtney

Courtney

Dental Assistant/Marketing Coordinator

Courtney has been part of our team since 2018. She graduated in the top percentile of her class from College of Western Idaho’s Dental Assisting Program in 2009. Courtney loves establishing friendships with patients and making them feel comfortable in our office. Her favorite part of her job is helping patients achieve their dream smile and gaining their confidence back.


“Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone who hates to smile, smile again!” she says.


Courtney grew up in Idaho racing horses, riding dirt bikes, and wake boarding. In her spare time, she’s a successful fine artist. She also enjoys fishing, hiking, working out, going to concerts, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jessica

Jessica

Dental Assistant

Jessica was born and raised in California. She graduated from dental assisting school in 2007, at Wester Career College in Sacramento, CA. Jessica moved to Boise, ID in 2013 where she continues to work in the dental field. She brings lots of experience to Copperstone Dental.


Jessica loves to watch patients become confident with their smiles from routine cleanings, restorative treatment, and cosmetic smile makeovers.


In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. They enjoy going to the gym, playing basketball, roaming outdoors, and making plans to travel someday.

Kylie

Kylie

Dental Assistant

Kylie has been a Dental Assistant for a little over a year and loves learning new things in the field. Her favorite part of the job is meeting new patients and building trust.


She’s originally from a small town in Arizona and has been in Idaho for 7 years. In her time off, she loves to hunt, fish, go camping, and play with her fur baby, Ozzy. She’s excited to be a part of the Copperstone Dental team and can’t wait to meet all the patients.


Our Dental Hygienists

Fabi

Fabi

Dental Hygienist

Fabi has been with our practice since 2018. She received her Associates of Science from Boise State and her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Idaho State University in 2015. She takes an individualized approach with every patient and truly enjoys getting to know them. She loves challenges and educating her patients on oral health. She enjoys learning about the new procedures and technology constantly advancing in dentistry.


Fabi and her husband have two beautiful girls and love spending every second they can with them. In her free time, Fabi enjoys spending time with family, dancing, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and so much more!

Linh

Linh

Dental Hygienist

Linh joined Copperstone Dental in Spring of 2013. She grew up in Treasure Valley, ID and has been practicing dental hygiene since 1997. Linh is passionate about dental health and enjoys educating and encouraging patients through their dental journey. She appreciates getting to know her patients and building long-term relationships with them. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm to maintain high and current standards in the profession are truly appreciated by her patients and dental team.


Outside of the dental office, Linh enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and cooking. She also loves spending time with her husband and their two boys.

Kellie

Kellie

Dental Hygienist

Kellie is a native Boisean and worked as an orthodontic assistant for 8 years prior to attending Dental Hygiene School at Carrington in Boise. ID. Kellie has been working as hygienist since 2017. Her favorite thing about dentistry is the patients. She enjoys seeing patients on their first visit to a dental office and educating them about the things they didn’t know they could improve on and showing them their progress and results.


In Kellie’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and her golden retriever. She also likes going on family hikes, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors.

Karen

Karen

Dental Hygienist

Karen joined our team in the summer of 2018 and could not be happier. She misses her patients of many years in Southwest Idaho but is finding wonderful new friendships here with our amazing patient family. She grew up in a dental home and worked for her father until he retired in 2015. She loves working with people. It’s rewarding for her to see patients make positive changes for a healthier smile.


She also finds continuing education, regarding ever changing dental technology, exciting. She thoroughly enjoys working with Dr. Tuft, and the girls at Copperstone, who truly are like family.


Karen graduated first from Ricks College and then from Idaho State University in 2002. She and her husband have five crazy kids. In the spare time that she has you’ll find her playing the piano or designing home trim projects for her husband to complete. There’s never a dull moment in the home with an ongoing honey do list!

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